DWD Posts 'Plain Language' Summary of Reforms

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development posted a "plain language" summary of provisions in a workers' compensation reform bill that Gov. Tony Evers enacted last month. Evers on March 30 enacted AB 651, a sweeping bill modifying about two dozen provisions in the state's workers' compensation law that took effect April 1. Among other things, the bill increased the maximum weekly permanent partial disability benefit to $454 through the end of the year. The maximum PPD benefit will increase again to $462 for injuries occurring on or after Jan. 1. AB 651 also allo...